Dr. Farideh Farhi, Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, was invited by Hawaii Public Radio to talk about the first Persian Screen Film Festival at the Honolulu Museum of Art. On the September 1st edition of “The Conversation,” she spoke about the Institute’s work to share Persian culture in Hawaii and beyond, and highlighted the importance of Iranian cinema in portraying contemporary society and themes. Please click on the link below to listen to the full interview.
The Persian Screen Film Festival is organized by the Doris Duke Theatre of the Honolulu Museum of Art and presented by Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute. From September 6 – 12, a total of 12 screenings will feature four award-winning films from Iran. An opening-night reception will be held on September 6 with the participation of Dr. Farhi, followed by the screening of “A Cube of Sugar.” Please click on the link below for the full Festival schedule and more information.
